Adam Coats

Condé Nast Traveler Says

If Mediterranean sun, a private pool, and serious pampering are on your agenda, Coats’s villas in France, Greece, Italy, Portugal, and Spain will fill the bill. You’ll find renovated old stone fincas in southern Spain and more modern villas on the Côte d’Azur; the common thread running through all of his properties—including several in Austria, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom—is a high standard of luxury. You can book the home only or arrange for A&amp;K’s “hosted” service, which includes daily housekeeping, a local host who’ll provide a welcome supper and a tour of the area, and concierge services during your stay (300 properties: low season, $3,000–$40,000; high season, $5,000–$100,000).